Obituary of Jean Buchanan (Ferris)

Went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011. There she awaits her husband, Ian, and their family, Margaret (Jim), John, and Paul (Martha). Her grandchildren, Christopher Hannay, Stewart, and Meredith will miss her love and humour. Jean, daughter of Earl and Margaret Ferris, was born in Glammis, Ontario, on April 1, 1930. Her brother Bob (Joan), still lives there. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto’s Trinity College in 1952 and the Ontario College of Education in 1953. She taught in Clinton, Arva, and London where her dedication to student learning was recognized with the Bishop Townsend Teaching Award. She was an active and creative member of First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, 568 Richmond Street, London, on Sunday, October 9th, 2011 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Sheldon Dyck and Father Bill White will officiate. Private family interment will be held in Tiverton Cemetery at a later date. If desired, a donation in Jean’s memory can be directed to First Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.